To further provide her patients with the best dental implants available, Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, Duluth dentist, is happy to have completed over 200 hours of continuing education in the last two years for the improvement of dental implants. By maintaining continuing education for dental implants, Dr. Shifrin can ensure that her patients receive the best dental implant procedure possible at Shifrin Dental. With over 200 hours of continuing education in implants, Dr. Shifrin, dentist in Duluth, is able to remain on the cutting edge of technology. As dentistry is constantly ...

Dr. Jonathan Okabe, Honolulu nitrous oxide dentist, receives continuing education all the time in order to provide his patients with the best dental health care possible. As dentistry is constantly evolving and expanding, it is important to remain up-to-date with advancements in procedures and technology. By attending numerous educational courses every year, Dr. Okabe, Honolulu cosmetic dentist, is able to offer his patients the best in quality dental health care at Okabe Dental Arts. "It is always so encouraging to maintain continuing education courses each year ...

To further expand his practice, and offer patients an inside look into what previous patients think about their dental care, Dr. Donald Rozema, Atlanta cosmetic dentist, encourages his patients to leave online reviews via Google. By leaving reviews, patients offer Dr. Rozema another way to improve his practice, and instill a sense of confidence in many of his patients. When patients leave reviews, they can inform Dr. Rozema, Atlanta dentist, of what they enjoyed and what they may want to see changed. New patients can also view the Google reviews to gain the confidence ...

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When it comes to Fourth of July drunk driving last year, more than 1,400 Texans were arrested for DWI. That's a lot of drivers and a lot of arrests. As Domingo Ramirez, Jr. writes for the Star-Telegram, the Texas Department of Public Safety will be out "in force" again this July 4 holiday, looking for impaired drivers. Perhaps DPS will beat last year's number of arrests - don't help them. But if you do find yourself pulled over, remember that what you do during the traffic stop and what you do at the police station will have an impact on your case. In other ...

Over the past decade, many states have instituted limitations on the extent that drivers can use their cellphones and mobile devices while driving. Some states, like New York and California, have strict laws that prohibit hand-held cellphone use and texting by all drivers. Other states, including Texas, have little or no restrictions on cellphone use while driving. A look at car crash statistics for these states may indicate that stricter laws targeting distracted driving may help save lives. Cellphone Bans: A Look at New York and California New York and California ...

Summer's here and on the highways it can mean only one thing: Orange barrels and road construction. While it may mean more delays and detours for drivers, it also means greater risk for construction zone workers. Construction zones are inherently dangerous; roads are often in partially completed situations, with some lanes open, some closed, various grades and surface conditions. Frequently there are abrupt lane changes, with opposing traffic lanes within inches of each other. Additionally, you have very large, very heavy construction equipment moving about, sometimes ...

In late April, the United States Senate voted to renew an embattled federal law, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The House of Representatives followed suit about a month later, passing their own version of a renewed VAWA. The proposed changes offered by Senate Democrats and House Republicans are the first proffered major revisions to the law since its enactment in 1994. What is the VAWA? The VAWA was first passed in 1994 amid concerns that existing state laws did not offer adequate protection to victims of domestic violence, particularly when that violence ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has shut down 26 curbside bus companies on the East Coast, citing multiple safety violations and in some cases, evasion of safety regulations and unscrupulous operating practices. Curbside bus companies offer cheap fares for passengers traveling through the Northeast Corridor. Rather than collect and deposit passengers at a bus terminal, these companies pick up and drop off passengers at the curb. They keep costs low by paying their drivers low wages, maintaining low overhead and failing to take appropriate safety ...

In 2009, the VA notified more than 10,000 veterans that they may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV while undergoing colonoscopies at Veterans Affairs facilities. The VA said the exposure risk stemmed from improper cleaning of the tools used to perform the procedures. Approximately 6,000 of those veterans were treated at a VA clinic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The others were treated at clinics in Augusta, Georgia and Miami, Florida. To date, at least 90 veterans have tested positive for one of the three viruses. Unfortunately, a recent ruling in ...

After several successful patient safety campaigns, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority has been awarded a federal grant to pursue further efforts. The goal of the "Partnership for Patients" grant program is to reduce preventable hospital errors and ultimately improve healthcare and outcomes for hospital patients. The federal government awarded the $1.6 million grant as part of a public-private partnership initiative. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority will partner with the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania on grant-supported ...

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Public Citizen, and other safety groups have sued the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) again for their regulations governing truck driver's hours of service (HOS). Hours of Service Rules The FMCSA is responsible for the safe operation of trucks on the nation's highways and works to prevent truck accidents. Its statutory mandate states: "Safety as Highest Priority...the [FMCSA] shall consider the assignment and maintenance of safety as the highest priority." Congress has instructed them to devise ...

National rankings are revealing. If a state is excelling or falling short in a certain area, comparative assessments can show how it stacks up against others. In the case of New Mexico, the rankings on injury-related deaths are disturbing. New Mexico has the highest rate of these deaths in the country, according to a new report by two respected nonprofit groups. This article will discuss what that report found, and what results say about fatal car accidents and other accident deaths in New Mexico. Accident Deaths in New Mexico The survey was conducted by the ...

A big concern for non-working spouses in a divorce might be continued medical insurance coverage once the decree is finalized. Many such individuals have insurance through their soon to be ex-spouse or former spouse's employer. Going without insurance is not a viable option for most people, so many may be left asking what they can do to ensure coverage when entering the single life. What Are the Options? The first issue to be aware of is that it is not possible to stay on a former spouse's insurance once the divorce is finalized, if such coverage is provided through ...

Every Florida driver is required to carry personal injury protection insurance. PIP coverage, also called "no-fault insurance," pays for medical care for injuries sustained in a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. In recent years, Florida's PIP coverage has become very expensive. Some commentators blamed the price hike on unscrupulous medical providers who tried to get the maximum $10,000 benefit out of every patient. Others attributed the price increases to the insurance companies' own profit motives. Regardless of the reasons, Florida lawmakers ...

While witness testimony in the Jerry Sandusky trial and the ongoing developments in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal highlight the tragic consequences sexual abuse in childhood can have on adult victims, these cases also emphasize that justice can still be served years after abuse occurs. In Connecticut, childhood sexual abuse victims can seek civil damages for the abuse they suffered through the state's generous statute of limitations on these kinds of suits. How the Statute of Limitations for Civil Suits Works Section 52-577d of the Connecticut State Statutes ...

Commercial truck technology has come a long way in recent years, with some parts able to outlive the truck on which they are installed. Though these improvements make commercial truck maintenance easier, they do not completely alleviate the need for maintenance checks. Proper maintenance is one way to ensure commercial vehicles are safe and that defects in the truck itself are less likely to cause accidents. Axles and Truck Suspensions: Two Maintenance Concerns A truck's suspension and axles are vital pieces of its anatomy. Either may compromise safety if not in good ...

Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey, purposed during his State of the State speech a change in the way drug offenders are punished. His plan would direct non-violent offenders into treatment programs instead of prison. "Everyone Deserves A Second Chance." He stated in his address, "[L]et us reclaim the lives of those drug offenders who have not committed a violent crime." He also admitted that current drug policies, and implicitly, the war on drugs have failed. Treatment Is Less Expensive Than Prison Governor Christie pointed out that, ...

Medical doctors and personnel are expected to proficiently multitask in order to diagnose and treat their patients in a timely and effective manner. In recent years, the addition of technology has assisted in making multitasking easier. From instant access to medical records to drug information to case studies, computers, smart phones and other electronic devices have helped to reduce medical errors. However, they are also leading to medical errors. Startling new statistics and cases are revealing that doctors, nurses and technicians may be distracted. They are increasingly ...

People always have plenty of questions after a car accident, regardless of what led to the crash. When personal injuries or a wrongful death are caused by a drunk driver, a variety of legal issues might come into play, including evidence of intoxication and special legal claims based on dram shop liability. Many highway safety advocates argue that the best way to prevent drunk driving accidents is stiffer penalties and stronger enforcement. To that end, members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently urged South Carolina lawmakers to pass tougher DUI laws. Advocating ...

A bill has been introduced in South Carolina's legislature that would force those convicted of a first-time DUI offense to install an ignition interlock system on their cars. Current law in South Carolina requires the use of ignition interlocks for drivers upon their second DUI conviction. Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently sponsored a rally at the South Carolina Capitol to urge passage of the bill. MADD points to statistics that show drunken driving deaths have been reduced in the 16 states that require ignition interlocks for all offenders convicted of DUIs. The ...

In a divorce, former spouses are known to use every bit of information available to gain an advantage, be it for custody of a child or the division of assets. The need for information to gain position over one party raises privacy concerns. The interception and misuse of confidential information sway the judge on a contested issue. Primarily, it used to be through word of mouth that private information was conveyed, but now technologies like the Internet and social media play an important role in privacy during and after divorce. Passwords After divorce, there ...

Many people believe that filing for bankruptcy permanently ruins credit scores and makes it impossible to obtain credit cards or home loans in the future. This is false. In fact, the experience of those who file for bankruptcy is that their credit score improves within a short period of time after completing the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy does not automatically destroy credit scores. It's true the act of filing counts as a negative on your credit score, but the exact consequences will depend on a variety of factors. Debtors with poor credit scores to begin with may ...

This is an exciting time of year if you are a teenager. Summer means the end of the school year and the start of new jobs, more extra-curricular activities, and more time with friends. Many teens will be driving themselves to part-time jobs and other activities throughout the summer. While this may provide teens with a sense of freedom, it also puts them at risk for car accidents, particularly those stemming from distracted driving. Distracted driving includes texting while driving as well as any other activities that take a driver's attention off the task of driving. ...

A new mobile app is stirring up a lot of controversy. The app is called "DUI STOP" and gives a user information on drunk-driving laws as well as a free consultation from a local drunk-driving defense lawyer who participates in the program. The consultation is available during any hour of the day or night. An "app" is basically a focused computer program to use on a smartphone. This app was created by an Ohio attorney who claims that it is the first of its kind in the nation. It became available in a few counties in Ohio in June and the next target ...